Sunset Boulevard

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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(Dm)Sure, I came out here to make my (Bb)name, want ed my pool, my dose of (C)fame, want ed my park ing space at (F)War ners.

(Dm)But af ter a year, a one room (Bb)hell, a mur phy bed, a ran cid (C)smell, wall pa per peel ing at the (Dm)cor ners.

Sun set Bou le vard, (C)twist ing bou le vard, (G)se cre tive and (Gm)rich, a lit tle (Dm)sca ry.

Sun set Bou le vard, (C)tempt ing bou le vard, (G)wait ing there to (Gm)swal low the un (Dm)wa ry.

(Dm)Dreams are not e nough to win a (Bb)way, out here they’re al ways keep ing (C)score, be neath the tan the bat tle (F)ra ges.

(Dm)Smile a rent ed smile, fill some one’s (Bb)glass, kiss some one’s wife, kiss some one’s (C)ass, we do what ev er pays the (Dm)wa ges.

Sun set Bou le vard, (C)head line bou le vard, (G)get ting here is (Gm)on ly the be (Dm)gin ning.

Sun set Bou le vard, (C)jack pot bou le vard, (G)once you’ve won you (Gm)have to go on (Dm)win ning.

(Bb)You think I’ve sold out?

Dead right, I’ve sold out, I’ve just been wait ing (C)for the right of fer, (Dm)comf ’ta ble quart ers, re gu lar ra tions, (Bb)twen ty four hour (Dm)five star room ser vice.

(Bb)And if I’m ho nest I like the la dy.

I can’t help be ing (C)touched by her fol ly.

(Dm)I’m tread ing wa ter, tak ing the mon ey, (Bb)watch ing her sun set.

(Dm)Well, I’m a wri ter.

(Em)She was sink ing fast, I threw a (C)rope, now I have suits and she has (D)hope, it seemed an e le gant so (G)lu tion.

(Em)One day this must end, it is n’t (C)real, still I’ll en joy a heart y (D)meal be fore to mor row’s ex e (G)lu tion.

(Em)cu tion.

Sun set Bou le vard, (D)ruth less bou le vard, (A)des ti na tion (Am)for the sto ny (Em)heart ed.

Sun set Bou le vard, (D)le thal bou le vard, (Am)ev ’ry one’s for (B7)got ten how they (Em)start ed

here on (C)Sun set (D)Bou le (Em)vard.

Sunset Boulevard — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sunset Boulevard" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sunset Boulevard”

What key is "Sunset Boulevard" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
Sunset Boulevard is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sunset Boulevard"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sunset Boulevard" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sunset Boulevard"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sunset Boulevard"?
"Sunset Boulevard" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sunset Boulevard" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sunset Boulevard" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sunset Boulevard" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sunset Boulevard" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.